What is the population of Waterproof?

The population of Waterproof, LA is 532.

Where is Waterproof located?

Waterproof, LA is located at latitude 31.8048800 and longitude -91.3834500. It is in United States.

What is the area of Waterproof?

The area of Waterproof, LA is 0.7 km².

What is the elevation of Waterproof?

Waterproof, LA has an elevation of 21 meters (69 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Waterproof in?

Waterproof, LA is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Waterproof in?

Waterproof is in the state of Louisiana, United States.

What county is Waterproof, LA in?

Waterproof is in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.

How has the population of Waterproof changed?

The population of Waterproof, LA has decreased from 688 (2010) to 532 (2020), a change of -22.7%.

Waterproof, Louisiana

Waterproof: village in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

About

Waterproof is a village located in the county of Tensas Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 688 and a population density of 983 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 532 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Waterproof

Population	532 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Louisiana (United States)
County	Tensas Parish
Phone Area Codes	318
Area	0.7 km²
Latitude & Longitude	31.8049,-91.3835
Altitude	69 feet / 21 meters
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	19:34:52 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code	71375
Density	760 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-29.32% (2010-2020)
Weather	61℉ Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Waterproof is located at 31°48'18"N 91°23'0"W (31.8048800, -91.3834500).

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Weather

61°F

Cloudy

10 mph ESE Overnight

Cloudy, with a low around 61. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Waterproof decreased by 29.32% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	688	-	census
2011	662	-3.93%	estimation process
2012	647	-2.32%	estimation process
2013	638	-1.41%	estimation process
2014	627	-1.75%	estimation process
2015	617	-1.62%	estimation process
2016	600	-2.83%	estimation process
2017	587	-2.21%	estimation process
2018	573	-2.44%	estimation process
2019	555	-3.24%	estimation process
2020	532	-4.32%	estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :	32,896
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :	32,385
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :	1.6%
April 1, 2020 Population :	34,927
April 1, 2010 Population :	32,457
People under 5 years old, percentage :	5.1%
People under 18 years old, percentage :	22.2%
People over 65 (%) :	17.5%
Female persons, % :	51.3%
White only, percent :	82.4%
Black or African American alone, percent :	2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :	0.1%
Asians alone % :	12.2%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :	0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :	1.9%
% of Hispanic or Latino :	14.2%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :	70.5%
2015-2019 Veterans :	880
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :	30.6%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	79.3%

Waterproof zip code is 71375. County name: Tensas, County fips: 22107

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	79.3%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$424,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$2,880
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$1,201
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$1,560
2015-2019 Households :	11,387
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.88
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	93.1%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	41.8%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	94.1%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	90.8%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	56.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	4.3%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	4.6%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	69.4%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	63.0%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	49,378
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :	243,988
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :	529,091
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	482,439
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$14,687
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	33.3
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$123,159
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$52,230
Percentage of people living in poverty :	4.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	3,752
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	2,290
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,092
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	505
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	3,144
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	215
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	3,414
2010 population per square mile :	6,315.4
2010 land area in square miles :	5.14

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Waterproof, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
175342	Alcorn State University	Alcorn State (MS)	39096-7500

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Waterproof, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
VKS	Vicksburg, MS	1295 South Frontage Road	BUS
BRH	Brookhaven	East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.	RAIL
HAZ	Hazlehurst station	North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.	RAIL
MCB	McComb	114 Northeast Railroad Ave.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Waterproof.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Waterpr Post Office	Waterproof (LA)	71375
Clayton Post Office	Clayton (LA)	71326
Saint Joseph Post Office	Saint Joseph (LA)	71366
Ferriday Post Office	Ferriday (LA)	71334
Sicily Island Post Office	Sicily Island (LA)	71368

Other cities in Tensas Parish

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tensas Parish , LA.

City Name	Population	Title
Saint Joseph	945	Town in and the parish seat of Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States
Newellton	927	City in Louisiana, United States of America